UM BWMC is home to a 10-bed secure pediatric unit for children with illness and injuries. We offer plenty of amenities for children and their families to make them feel at home during their stay.

Pediatrics -- Caring for children as if they're our own, while caring for their concerned parents, too.

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center houses a 10-bed secure pediatric unit for children with illness and injuries. The unit features specialized care by a team of pediatric hospitalists and experienced pediatric certified nurses who are dedicated to making the hospitalization process as positive and stress-free as possible for patients and their parents. Through a two-way partnership between UM BWMC's pediatric hospitalists and the patient's pediatrician, patients receive treatment based on their personal medical history and have access to the latest technological advancements.

On the pediatric unit, children have access to a colorful playroom filled with books, puzzles, video games and toys. Parents are provided with one-on-one teaching regarding their child's care after discharge. For the comfort of both the child and the parent, two parents are allowed to spend the night with their child and liberal visiting hours are granted to family members.

Under limited supervision, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. The RN interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. RN’s are members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care. The Registered Nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for care given to a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards).

What You Need to Be Successful:

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.

Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland. Successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 years.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.